Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Pediatrics

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston’s Li Lab in the Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow. The position focuses on craniofacial development using mouse models, genomics, machine learning, and single-cell technologies.

The role encompasses laboratory experiments and computational analysis, including designing studies, interpreting data, and contributing to publications and grant applications. A PhD in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in developmental biology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, or related field.
• Experience with mouse models, organoid culture, and/or microinjection preferred.
• Strong analytical and computational skills encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare publications describing results.
• Mentor lab personnel and trainees, including graduate students.
• Read and evaluate literature to inform project direction.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Write and contribute to grant applications.

Skills

Mouse models

Organoid culture

Bioinformatics

Machine learning

Single-cell technologies

Education

PhD in developmental biology or related field

Tools

Genomics software

Microinjection

Job description

This position will work in the Li Lab in the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Research Center. The Pediatric Research Center is home to wide-ranging research focused on identifying the causes of birth defects with the ultimate goal of developing prevention and treatment strategies.

The postdoctoral research fellow will conduct laboratory and computational research using mouse models, genomics, bioinformatics, machine learning, and single-cell technologies to investigate craniofacial development and congenital diseases.

Daily responsibilities will include:

• Designing and performing experiments
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Advancing research projects involving orofacial clefting, transcriptional regulation, alternative splicing, and in utero therapies
• Contributing to scientific presentations, publications, and grant applications.

Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, a PhD in developmental biology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, or a related field.

• Previous experience with mouse models, organoid culture, and/or microinjection is preferred.
• Candidates with strong experimental, analytical, or computational skills are encouraged to apply.

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• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

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• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
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• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature.
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4.